"Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree..."

We got to finding our Christmas tree a little late this year, but it isn't Christmas without one, so better late than never! Preston & I have gone to the same Christmas tree lot each year since we have been married & we kind of feel like they're family! It is the one on 90th and State St. and it is the best! If you look at the pics you will see why...

Yes, Santa was there.... and he even brought Rudolph! Or one of the reindeer for that matter! It sounds childish but I love it! And if I have any say, my children will love it one day too! Preston I'm sure thinks I'm silly but it's just one of those things that makes Christmas magical!

So as you can see we went on a hunt for our Christmas tree, we searched far and wide. Preston got really into it and even gave them smell & taste test!


I almost got lost there were so many to choose from!
But, we finally found the best one, (that fit our budget) loaded it up on top the Hummer and drove it safely home.
We finally got it situated and decorated, and now the masterpiece sits! I think it is beautiful! Preston always argues that we should get a fake one, but the smell and ambiance it brings is well worth it!



I've decided this year we are going to have a slumber party in our living room on Christmas Eve just so we can enjoy it on it's debut night!

WiNter WoNDeRLanD!

Tierra's First Snow Day !
Tierra's Favorite Uncle!!

Saturday we babysat our cutest niece Tierra so that her mom could have one last dinner (or supper as Preston would say) with her hubby before their new baby Blake comes. We were delighted that there was a snowstorm the night before so that we could go out and play in the snow. Tierra was so cute. She got a little nervous at how excited Addie was. Addie was hopping, yes like a bunny, through the snow. Tierra just loves her uncle Preston. They rolled in the snow until her hands got cold, and then we went inside for some hot cocoa!

Tierra thought it was a tasty treat!


yes, we made snow angels of course!

Twas the end to our perfect Winter Wonderland!

December the 1st!

"ItS BeGinniNg to lOOk alOt liKe ChRisTmaS....

Every WhEre yOU gO!"
wait... It IS Christmas already, It's December the 1st!
"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells.."
:) ok i'm done, thanks for letting me get my christmas on!Anyways...

This little neighbohood above was so cool. (I'm sure many people know about this but anyways) We saw it from 56th south, and after nearly begging Preston to take us to find it we pulled in and it was a whole animated light show! You pull into this cul-de-sac and it has a sign posted telling you to turn on the radio to a certain station. You watch the lights go along with the Christmas music! It is narrated by these two lighted faces on the house. It was really fun, especially since we happend upon it. Preston felt really dumb he admitted since he was so anti in going! It was worth the search for sure!

Last pics courtesty of the Richards/Samuelson family... Great lights guys! hehe!

I think next we'll try Christmas Street!

Goodbye to ThanksGiving 2007...

Annie & I, & our last four wheel ride together for the season. Tear! he he

Meeting Preston's dad's fiance, Julie's family, The Fousts! They are all so nice! (ps, this pic is kinda a disaster, Preston closing his eyes, and I actually have something in my teeth. geez ugh!)

The beauty before the feast.

This year Thanksgiving seemed to go by in such a flash! I can't believe it came and went just like that. What I am even more perplexed about is that christmas is in 26 days!!! Just the thought is stressful. It kinda hits you just like the bitter cold air in the morning! Well, I guess here goes!

Just so you know... and I am sure you all have heard... but I can barely wait any longer for.....

I was just searching my kitchen for a late night snack and thought about how great it will be when the day will come that I can go get some ice cream and it is low fat! Honestly could there be a more perfect treat! And if it is anything like its competitor Pinkberry I am going to love it! As I stated previously in the blog it is sooo great! And dreams do come true, not just in Disney Land either! Love it!

Thanks Red Mango!

November

It's a "WiCKED Mouse Tour" !!

Call me spontaneous? At the last minute I finally decided to go on a girls trip to LA. My sister and aunt and her two girls had planned a girls trip to California. I had really wanted to go but didn't think there was any way possible. It was really last minute. With some help from my amazing husband we were able to make some quick arrangements for me to go. It wasn't just me though, my mom decided to go also, and couldn't without bringing my little brother. So much for a girls trip! No, really he was a welcome addition. It was kinda hectic the day we traveled since there were three different flights scheduled and three different airlines but at around 11:00 friday night, we finally made it to the big city of LA.

Our First Stop.....
the amazing...
This is us inside the shop, (they don't allow pics inside)
mmmmmnnn it is soooo goooood! I had a Pinkberry craving the whole trip! Sariah you can still thank me any time! : )
These were fun little guys who hung out with us at Pinkberry

Next stop...

and even more amazing...
Pantages Theater presents....
I know, I wasn't supposed to take pictures inside but I had to sneak one...
Cousin Kyra immediately got lost in the book... not really, just a cute pic!
Me and my cute mom who I sat next to. And of course we both left the theater in tears!
The cousin crew at Cheesecake Factory after the play
It really was so good! Definately in my top 3! I wanted to see it again the minute I left the theater. But of course I couldn't leave without buying the soundtrack! The rest of the night our whole crew drove around (getting lost in LA), but having fun rockin out to Wicked! I think we all agree my little brother Bud had the best vocals of the bunch! :)



Last but not least...

a 2-day Park hopper at
Disneyland!
Since it was Halloween time they had the cutest Halloween stuff everywhere


Even Minnie Mouse was in her Halloween costume as a Minnie Witch. (don't know the people in the pic, the line was soo long to get a pic with Minnie so I just got this one)

In Californa Adventure they had a Candy Corn field with candy corn everywhere. It was really cute. This was the largest (fake) candy corn. The slug from bugs life would pop out of it and it was really cute.

The crew in the New Orleans District. We went to the Blue Bayou for dinner which was really good. (The patio is inside the Pirates of the Carribean ride)

This is by far the funnest ride ever!! Can you tell from our faces? It is the California Adventure Tower of Terror. We went on it at least 4 times. This is a pic of the pic they take. The funniest part was my poor mom and aunt (not pictured)who we tricked into going on it. They had no clue what was going to happen, and needless to say they only went on it once.

The lights at night were really pretty.
The firework show is sooo amazing. It is narrated by Julie Andrews who is my favorite. It really is "enchanting" as my mom would say. It makes me excited to bring my kids here one day. (not without Sariah of course!) Dreams really do come true!
It was such a fun and memorable trip! Thanks you guys!

And yes...


"We all lived Happily Ever After!"